Portage County, Ohio

Ohio Senate District 27

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Roberto and Steve Demetriou. Candidate information follows official Portage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mike Roberto (Democratic), Steve Demetriou (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 27. Not on the November ballot: Kristina D. Roegner, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Mike Roberto

Democratic

Top priorities

Fully funding public schools
Prioritizing small, local businesses over large out-of-state corporate tax incentives
Expanding healthcare access and supporting rural hospitals

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike Roberto is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Roberto spent 34 years in education as a teacher, coach and administrator, most recently five years as superintendent of Aurora City Schools, per Roberto campaign site. He holds a BS in Education, an MA in Secondary Educational Administration, and an EdS, all from Kent State University, per Roberto campaign site.

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Steve Demetriou

Republican

Top priorities

Supports property tax relief and energy reforms to reduce utility bills
Supports increased school funding and career-technical education investment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Demetriou is a sitting State Representative running for State Senate in the 27th District, per his campaign site. He is a West Point graduate and Army veteran who earned the Bronze Star Medal during a deployment to Afghanistan, and later built a small business, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio Senate District 27 in 2026?

When is the Ohio Senate District 27 election in Ohio?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Portage County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Portage County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mike Roberto, full profile Steve Demetriou, full profile Official Ohio election office